authority

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Applies to ICE employees nationwide β€” this pin marks ICE/DHS headquarters in Washington, D.C. as a representative point, not a single location

Reported: August 18, 2026

ICE issued an internal memo barring all employees, not just field agents, from wearing Meta smart glasses while on duty. The agency warned that β€œthe use of Meta Glasses or similar devices could unintentionally capture, record, or transmit sensitive information, potentially compromising privacy and legal protections,” after agents were seen wearing the glasses during raids and at protests.

Read the source: The New York Times